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Monitors

When it’s time for a new computer monitor, Office Depot can help you review your options and decide which monitors are best for you. We have monitors in a variety of resolutions and contrast ratios.

Monitor Size and Resolution

When it comes to selecting the monitor size you want, there is a variety of choices. Consider where you'll be using the new monitor and for what purpose so you can best determine the size you need. Large computer monitors are great for viewing media, but also for working on documents side by side.

Most monitors are constructed with enhanced resolution, with the higher numbers equating to higher resolution screens. Look for key words, such as 720p (720 lines), 1080p (1,080 lines) and 4K (4,000 lines) to get an estimate of quality. Make a true assessment of your needs; if visual quality is among the most important features, select a monitor with a resolution of at least 1080p.

Types of Monitors

LCD: enhanced and improvement when compared with outdated CRT monitors and generally more budget-friendly than LED monitors

LED: offers a clearer picture; often thinner. Try before you buy if possible as extreme viewing angles may reduce clarity

Plasma (PDP): wider viewing angles than LCDs; generally larger and may be heavier

Connections

VGA: Video Graphics Array; one of the most common connectors between your PC monitor and computer. There’s also the DisplayPort and HDMI technologies with more widespread and advanced support.

DVI: Digital Visual Interface; basically, a digital version of the VGA cable

DisplayPort: less popular than the HDMI standard, but comparable in terms of features

Touch Screens

Touch-screen monitors free you from using a mouse if you prefer not to. These types of monitors respond to your fingertip taps, presses and swipes, allowing you to intuitively navigate through workflows and screens.